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In 1999, Mark Bradley followed his passion. He went into business for himself, founding TBG Landscape with an old lawnmower, a used truck and a dream running his own landscape business. Just 18 years later, his company earns $50M/yr in sales, but with only half the staff of an average company that size. His secret? […]

Questions to Ask When Buying Used Equipment Whether you’re buying equipment new or used, you want your purchase to meet your professional requirements and serve your operation for as long as possible. Contact us Because buying used equipment is a big investment, it’s important to research the machines under consideration before making a final decision. […]

Creating set loading, transportation, and unloading standards and practices is essential when handling large machinery and keeping people safe. Find guidelines below for the proper loading and unloading of heavy equipment to help you safely haul construction and heavy machinery. Contact us   Preparing Construction Equipment for Transport Preparation is key. Construction injuries can occur when […]

The skid steer loader is one of the most popular and multi-faceted pieces of machinery on the market — which, inevitably, means it’s also one of the most difficult to select. Choosing a skid steer and the right skid steer for your exact job has been known to cause headaches for even seasoned experts. From auxiliary hydraulics […]

How to Improve Construction Site Efficiency Pre-construction planning, site management, employee productivity, safety, and risk mitigation: These are the things that make or break construction site efficiency — and keep supervisors up at night. For your reputation and consistent, profitable returns, today’s construction sites need cutting-edge tools and resources that keep construction bids poised, costs […]

How to Prepare for Severe Weather in Construction No matter where you live, you’re likely to encounter some form of severe weather. At its worst, severe weather can cause serious injuries or fatalities. In 2017, 508 people died and 1,205 were injured due to severe weather in the United States. Severe thunderstorms, flash flooding, sustained […]

Construction Jobs in Alabama More than six decades of business in Alabama and Northwest Florida gives Thompson Tractor Company a well-rounded perspective on the way construction has evolved. At the onset of the company business in 1957, our nation was building the interstate highway systems, and there was a huge demand for heavy machinery and […]

Caterpillar Value of Water Campaign This past year Thompson Tractor Company celebrated 60 years of business. As part of this celebration, we took the opportunity to raise awareness of the global impact of the value of water. We decided to join forces with the Caterpillar Foundation and their campaign Value of Water. We celebrated our 60th Anniversary […]

Drone Technology in the Construction Industry Construction is one of the world’s biggest industries, worth about $8.5 trillion a year. However, it is far from the most efficient. In 2016, McKinsey & Company reported that large construction projects of all types take longer than scheduled by 20 percent on average and frequently cost almost twice the budgeted […]

Your Complete Diesel Engine Maintenance Guide They’re the workhorses of the engine world. They’re as tough as they are tenacious, running machines big and small. They’re durable, economical and — most importantly — reliable. Contact us They’re diesel engines — and when you care for them properly, they power your trucks, RVs, boats and heavy […]